Bob B

Well, I finally found the Petition for Certiori for the challenge to NJ's AWB. You can see it here: http://www.stephenhalbrook.com/lawsuits ... ert.NJ.pdf In short, the arguments agains the law are: This approach is understandable, considering that, at the time, the 2A was not incorporated (but hopefully will be in a few weeks). So, this law has never been challenged on the grounds that it denies the militia (as per NJ Title 38A) the right to keep and bear arms for militia purposes, i.e. marksmanship and manual of arms training with the military's standard issue firearms and magazines.

Try http://www.trapshooters.com. That site has a bunch of folks that are very knowledgeable about shotguns.

Okay, thank you.

Was the letter ever posted? If so, could someone direct me to it, I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

This unit went on sale for Mem Day weekend. Got it for $39. Thanks for the info!

Was that because of safety, liability, against the law in UT or other?

Just wondering, if Hornady Critical Defense are not considered HP's because the cavity is filled with a polymer, can any HP be modified in the same way. For example, fill the cavity with plastidip? http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

This is from the United States Department of Justice Website. http://www.justice.gov/crt/split/documents/polmis.php

Nothing like a nice .454 Casull for stopping power. Ruger Alaskan anyone? VzmxfTUVKjo&feature=related

All good questions and there are many answers that have been hashed and rehashed. The reason I was asking about the case is because I wanted to read the argument that had been made against the AWB. While doing some research I came across Title 38A of the NJ statutes. This says that everyone 17 to 45 who is not otherwise in the military is in the NJ unorganized militia. What this means to me is the NJ unorganized militia has been disarmed by the AWB. I don't think that argument has been made in court. After McDonald, that's a big problem for NJ because, currently, no one in the unorganized militia can have a militia purposed firearm.

I'm glad to hear that. I think the first video is a hoax, but I'm curious about the Inprint safe. That looks like it might be legit.

I went on youtube to look up some of the vaults listed below to see if there were any reviews and I came across these two videos. Can anyone confirm or deny these? My gutt reaction is that the first one has been unlocked with the key and the guy is faking it, but the second one has me wondering. R8i3zVGQFKo&feature=related 48yJY8ChyYk

I'm definitely interested in any biometric unit that anyone has had a good experience with. Thanks.

That's an interesting idea. I might do that if I can find the right unit. Thanks for the suggestion. As far as small claims court. I'm considering it, but with two small kids, it's tough to spend that much time on it.

I thought I would share this story so that others can avoid what I recently had to go through. Recently, I bought a BioVault 2.0. It's a biometric safe with a fingerprint scanner that pops open when you scan your finger -- ideal for a bedside gun safe. I intended to keep it bedside, so I could have quick access without worrying about the kids, without having to remember a combination and without having to use a key. However, the unit has a flaw with the electronics. It works on batteries only, and it works with the AC adapter only, but the panel crashes if you have batteries in the unit and you have it plugged in at the same time. Considering the purpose of the unit, you would want to have both power sources for backup. The unit is under warranty and I attempted to return it to the manufacturer. That's when the real problems began and I found out the following: 1.The original manufacturer, Sequiam, went bankrupt and was purchased by a company called SmartTouch. 2. SmartTouch will not accept any returns for repair or replacement unless the unit was purchased from one of their current authorized resellers. There are resellers that were legitimately purchasing units from Sequiam that are no longer recognized. 3. Some units (like mine) have problems with the electronics that cannot be fixed. 4. There is at least one company that is creating knockoffs. 5. The unit is currently not being manufactured because of the problems that they are seeing. 6. If you do manage to get a unit from an authorized reseller, there are none being manufactured, so you will never be able to get a replacement if you have a problem. 7. SmartTouch does not plan to manufacture this unit in the future, although they might manufacture a "redesigned" version. In addition to those facts, the reason that I was given that they would not accept the unit for repair or replacement was that if they accepted it, they would have to accept all of the units that aren't functioning properly that were purchased from other resellers. Basically, they admitted that the unit is having major problems. The way I feel is that, when you buy a company, you buy the good and the bad, the assets and the liabilities. To not accept returns of units previously sold, but still under warranty is unethical, and probably illegal. They do not stand behind product that is currently in the hands of former resellers. They offered to sell me one of their current units, the biobox (a cheaper unit), at a discount, but I refused. It was never about the money. I just wanted them to stand behind their product. It's up to you whether or not to ever do business with them, but at least you know what I went through before making your decision.

How's the foam? Anyone ever see any corrosion at contact points with the foam?

This is what I got out of the video: "why did you pull me over" "am I being detained, or can I go now" "I don't consent to any searches." Those three questions/statements put the officer in a position where he must follow the rules. Of course he can decide not to, but you will have the most leverage possible (later in court) if he decides to overstep his bounds. Maks, you can fill in the rest with your charm and aplomb.

This is a pretty good video about what you should do during a traffic stop. The scenario is questionable (i.e. the behavior of the kids), but the techniques are valid. hkpOpLvBAr8

I was stationed in Germany for a couple of years and made several trips to Heidelberg. There was a restaurant in the plaza beneath the castle. For 5 Marks, they would sell you a 2 liter bottle of wine. I just wish I could remember what I did next... :doh:

Springfield 1911 Professional Springfield M21 Tactical "break glass in case of apocalypse."

The latter -- all able bodied people 17 to 45 are the unorganized militia, able to be called up by the Governor, or the Federal Gov't. ...and you can't have and train with the Army's standard issue rifle. :handgestures-salute:

A more extensive write-up of how the Constitutional COnvention of 1947 viewed the PEOPLE'S right to KBA can be found at: http://www.njstatelib.org/NJ_Informatio ... 5n347.html Thanks for the links! I have done a lot of reading and research, but never came across that. I am wondering if anyone has challenged the AWB based on RKBA as it relates to being a member of the unregulated militia. Since NJ has a militia statute, it seems like that would be a good foundation for a lawsuit. :techie-studyingbrown:

Does anyone know if NJ's AWB has ever been challenged in Federal Court and if so, the name of the case? Thank you!

It's a pretty tough sell to require folks to be in the unorganized militia, but not permit them to own or practice with military style (aka "assault") firearms. I have heard and read many times what the founding fathers intended by the term "a well regulated militia," but I have always understood it as well supported theory. I was surprised to see it as a statute in NJ. I can't wait until I'm sitting with my legislators again. I'm going to enjoy challenging them on this one. Either repeal the AWB or repeal the militia statute, you can't have both. Let them gnaw on that one!

Congratulations, if you're between 17 and 45, you're in the NJ unorganized Militia. Take a look... Implications?